Kane KMIRP User Manual

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Remove the batteries from the printer if you are not planning to use the unit for a
long period of time.

The  character is printed if information is lost because the printer cannot print fast
enough to keep up with incoming data. In order to prolong battery life please note
that it is suggested that you set the print contrast to the lightest readable setting and
ensure that the printer is turned off once you have finished printing.

OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR

In order to prolong the battery life the printer will also operate with an optional AC
Adaptor (KMCU/IRP220)

CONTROLLING THE PRINT HEAD

If you turn the printer off whilst printing, the print head may stop in the middle of the
line. To return the print head to the left side of the paper, turn the printer on, then off.



MISSING OR MISFORMED CHARACTERS



The  character will show on the print out if the printer has detected incorrect data
due to interference with, or interruption to, the stream of incoming information.

Common causes for this error include incorrect positioning of printer with reference
to the instrument (this can either be due to the distance or the angle of operation),
obstruction of the infrared signal or even interference from another infrared emitting
source.

KMIRP

Infra-Red Printer

ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS

Operating temperature: 0

Storage temperature: -40

Humidity: 5% to 95% relative at 40

o

&to 50oC (32oF to 122oF)

o

& to 60oC (-40o) to 140oF)

o

C (104o)).

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Switch the printer on using the power On indicator as shown above.

Note: The printer will automatically switch off after 10 minutes of inactivity. To
reactivate simply press the power on button. The printer will also switch off
automatically during printing if the battery voltage drops too low, if this happens fit
a new set of batteries.

POSITIONING THE PRINTER AND INSTRUMENT

Ensure that there are no obstructions between the instrument emitter (at the top of the
unit ) and the Printer Receiver (on the bottom of the printer below the keypad).

Angle=

0°

Distance<=4.5m

Angle=

45°

Undefined (Horizontal)

Angle=90° Undefined (Vertical)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

The KMIRP printer allows a user to obtain a hard copy of information held on their
Kane Analyser by utilizing the Infra Red communication facility on the instrument.
For further details please refer to the instrument operating instructions.

SET UP

The printer is powered by 4 AA size alkaline batteries which will provide around
6000 print lines before replacement is required. These should be fitted into the
battery compartment on the rear of the printer, taking note of the individual battery
orientation.

The KMIRP utilizes thermal paper and care should be taken when fitting new paper
rolls to ensure that the ‘shiny’ side of the paper faces the print head. The paper
should be placed into the slot within the paper roll holder whilst holding the paper
feed button until the paper feeds through to the front of the printer. Ensure that the
paper has an even edge and is not folded before attempting to load into the printer.

SELF TEST AND BATTERY CONDITION REFERENCE

If you are not certain that the printer is operating correctly, run the self-test as
follows:-

Turn the printer off, hold down the paper feed button whilst switching the instrument
back on, the unit will now perform a self-test. If the printer fails the initial self-test,
then turn the printer off and run the self-test for a second time. If the printer fails
again (after checking that there is sufficient battery power) it requires service.

The battery condition reference is a number from 0 to 5 that gives an indication of
how much usable battery life is remaining (5 being the highest figure). Regardless of
the battery condition reference, new batteries should be installed when any of the
following symptoms are present:-

 The print contrast remains too low, even when the control is set to highest

contrast.

 Print speed slows due to the print head moving too slowly across the paper.

 Printing stops before all information on a line has been completed.

 The battery condition reference (shown at the end of the self-test) is 1 or 0.

Note: Do not try and pull the paper through manually as this could damage the print
head, use the paper feed button. If the paper does jam then very carefully ease the
edge of the paper back into the paper roll holder and try reloading as detailed above.

OPERATING THE PRINTER

BUTTON LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONS

ON / OFF LIGHTEN CONTRAST

PAPER FEED DARKEN CONTRAST